Bogliasco - surf spot statistics

Bogliasco, Italy, offers varying surf conditions throughout the year, with the best months for surfers typically being winter and early spring when ground swells are more consistent and swell sizes are larger. From January to March, ground swell percentages range between 21% and 24%, combined with mean swell sizes of 1.0–1.2m, making these months the most reliable for surfable waves. Despite stronger swells, wind conditions are generally poor during this period, with bad wind percentages peaking at 86–89%. However, the presence of ground swells—which produce cleaner, more organized waves—can still provide decent opportunities when wind conditions temporarily improve. April and November also show some promise, with decent ground swell contributions (13–14%) and slightly better wind conditions than mid-winter, though wave heights begin to taper off toward the lower end (0.9–1.1m). The summer months from May to August are the least favorable, with ground swells dropping to as low as 3–8%, wind swells dominating, and mean swell sizes dwindling to 0.6–0.7m. Wind conditions remain poor year-round but are particularly challenging in summer, with bad wind frequencies exceeding 90% in some months. Autumn sees a slow return of ground swells, particularly in October and November, though wave quality still depends heavily on rare favorable wind days. Overall, the optimal time to surf Bogliasco is between November and March, when ground swells are more frequent and wave heights are at their peak, despite the generally onshore winds. Surfers should monitor forecasts closely for the occasional clean wind window during these months.

October in Bogliasco offers mixed but generally surfable conditions, with an average swell height of 0.9m and a decent 6.7s period, providing some punch for intermediate surfers. The dominant swell directions are SSW and SW, contributing the most rideable waves, especially in the 0.5-2.5m range, which accounts for the majority of conditions. Larger swells (over 1.5m) are rare but possible, mostly from W and WNW. Wind plays a critical role, with only 11% of days offering ideal offshore or light cross-shore winds—primarily from the N/NE quadrant. However, stronger onshore winds (S to WSW) are common, which can spoil otherwise decent swells. For surfers, the best windows will be during smaller SSW/SW swells paired with N/NE winds, though consistency is limited. Bigger days from W/WNW can be powerful but are often wind-affected. Patience and timing are key this month.